NetherRealm Studios have sent us two new official screenshots from Mortal Kombat X. They feature returning warriors Ermac & Raiden doing battle in the Destroyed City stage, and newcomers Ferra/Torr on the all new Living Tower. Click to enlarge:

We got a glimpse of the Destroyed City in a previous screenshot and the corresponding Kitana & Kung Lao Trailer. A suitably apocalyptic scene for some time in the 25 years of Mortal Komabt X's future.

We learned more about The Living Tower and the other adaptive online modes in the recent Mortal Kombat X: Next trailer. The Living Tower suggests more kombatants and kameos, with IGN reporting references to Cyrax and Rain in a recent preview [full story].

What will occur to ground planes and destroy a city? Is Earthrealm doomed? Register to discuss the screenshots and more in the Mortal Kombat X forum!

Later this week Kitana will face-off against Reptile in the next live stream Kombat Kast from NetherRealm Studios. Before the demo shows off the character's fighting variations, the developer is letting her do the talking against Cassie Cage in the latest pre-fight dialogue clip. Check it out:

A video posted by Netherrealm (@netherrealmstudios) on Feb 10, 2015 at 9:33am PST

Cassie Cage: Princess.
Kitana: Your very presence mocks me!
Cassie Cage: Sorry. Did you just say 'kick my ass'?

Cassie Cage carries the comedic torch into the next generation, providing irreverent relief for the self-serious warrior princess: Kitana. No surprise. We've heard it all before, previously previewed in Kotal Kahn v Cassie Cage.

Kitana appears unmasked in what is likely a visual cue for one of her Character Variations. One of which - according to IGN - reflects a state of mourning for fellow combatant Jade. Does Jade's passing have something to do with the offense taken to Cassie's presence? It's difficult to tell if this is just verbal tit-for-tat, or if there's something to be read into.

[Related Article: Kitana Returns in Packed Mortal Kombat X Gameplay Trailer]

This is the fourth character intro combo released. Catch up with: Cassie Cage v Kotal Kahn, Scorpion v Quan Chi & Raiden v Ferra/Torr.

Will these characters have a connection come game time? Register to share your thoughts & theories on the Mortal Kombat X forum. Kollector's Edition is coming to home platforms April 14th - pre-order now.

NetherRealm Studios has announced the next date for their Mortal Kombat X live stream. The next Kombat Kast takes place Thursday, February 12th!

Watch the stream archive embedded above or on Twitch.

The stream is billed as Kitana versus Reptile! The face-off will be a chance for the developers to showcase all three Character Variation modes for both characters. IGN recently reported a Jade connection in one of Kitana's variations [full story].

Be on the Mortal Kombat X forum for updates on the live stream and to follow along with the community. Follow links to find the previous stream archive.

Related Topics on Mortal Kombat Online:
• 02/09/2015 MKX: IGN Living Tower Preview Theories - Cyrax, Rain, Jade
• 02/09/2015 Reintroducing Reptile - Official Mortal Kombat X Render
• 02/06/2015 Mortal Kombat X: Next Generation Trailer
• 01/29/2015 NetherRealm Studios Mortal Kombat X Live Stream - Ermac
• 01/27/2015 Reptile Battles Kung Lao in IGN First Reveal Trailer
• 01/15/2015 Reintroducing Kitana - Official Mortal Kombat X Render
• 01/14/2015 Kitana Returns in Packed Mortal Kombat X Gameplay Trailer
• 01/14/2015 Whos Next? Goro & Kano Screenshots Tease Video
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Kitana vs Reptile - who wins? Register to share your thoughts on the stream and character battle on the forum! Kreate your own fantasy fights in the Fan Koliseum!

IGN are getting into the spirit of speculation following a special preview of Mortal Kombat X. The Next Trailer finally offered everyone a full preview of dynamic online features coming in 2015: Faction War and Living Tower sparking a firestorm of character spotting and fan curiosity! With hands-on experience, IGN report chances for two more fan-favourite characters: Cyrax & Rain:

In the newly announced Living Towers mode, which adds unique gameplay modifiers to standard matches, both Cyrax and Rain had mods named after them. More significantly, these mods involved fully modeled graphical assets related to each of them: Cyrax's trademark bombs, and Rain's water-bubble attack.

Alas; things aren't nearly so positive for Jade. The green clad Edenian assassin is represented by Kitana in a Variation style called Mournful. IGN note, "it specifically mentions that in this style, Kitana uses both the staff and glaive belonging to Jade, a fellow former assassin, and long-time friend."

Do Cyrax & Rain have a shot - or is it all just part of the game? Register to share your thoughts on the Mortal Kombat X forum!

"Gold Scorpion" is a key attraction of the Mortal Kombat X: Kollector's Edition, introducing a whole new aesthetic to the klassic ninja design. Bringing this slick, minimalist approach to the iconic series mascot is Coarse - a German duo known for the world their unique style has created. Go behind the scenes on their Mortal Kombat kollaboration to learn more:

If the clash of culture was a stimulating addition in statue form -- then it's even more exciting that the Kollector's Edition also introduces the design into the game!

Coarse's "Gold Scorpion" follows in the guest design footsteps of superstar comics artist Jim Lee, who also had the chance to see his reimagining of Scorpion come to life in Injustice: Gods Among Us.

Mortal Kombat X arrives for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 & PC on April 14th! Register to discuss the Kollector's Edition and much more in the Mortal Kombat X forum!